State of Utah
Full job description
Do you have experience coordinating community resources for clients or patients? Do you find fulfillment in helping others succeed? Are you interested in, or already working toward a career in social work, community outreach, or human services? A case manager position may be the perfect fit for you! The Utah State Hospital invites you to apply!
Principal Duties
A Case Manager at the Utah State Hospital will
support patients in following individualized treatment plans and identifying and achieving case management goals.
help coordinate care with other health care providers.
assist patients in accessing community resources related to discharge and successful transition to the community.
ensure patient participation in accessing community resources as much as is feasible to help the patient learn about the resources and skills to access resources.
assist treatment teams and community liaisons to assess, plan for, and provide needed mental health, health, substance use and related services for patients as needed.
facilitate effective collaboration by educating community partners and resource agencies about the Utah State Hospital, process, policy and procedures.
document patient services with hospital electronic records within Utah State Hospital standards.
The Ideal Candidate
Preference will be shown for a candidates who:are licensed Social Service Workers or Certified Case Managers.
have previous experience coordinating client services.
are willing and able to become a Certified Case Manager within 6 months of hire.
A candidate who is minimally qualified for this position:has a high school diploma or equivalent.
has education, training or experience in human services or a related field.
has experience working with children and youth in an inpatient mental health environment.
is willing and able to become a Certified Case Manager within 6 months of hire.
Why You Would Love Our Team
The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. We invite you to visit our employee site to learn more about the total compensation package.
The Agency
The Utah State Hospital offers employees a safe and respectful environment, working together to promote hope and offer improved quality of life for individuals with mental illness. The Utah State Hospital is a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility. We are fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital’s environment and treatment programs.
Situated on a beautiful campus at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, we are conveniently close to all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer.
Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.
Supplemental Information
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. No tobacco use is allowed on the campus grounds
Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
To apply for this job please visit www.governmentjobs.com.